Back to Reality: Coping with Bladder Cancer InconveniencesMy work has been brilliant to me. I am hyper-aware of how poor some people have been treated by their bosses. For...reactions1comment
Active with an Ostomy: My Experience and Tips on Getting StartedBefore the symptoms of bladder cancer were revealed in my body, I led an active life and was getting in shape again...reactions4comments
New Keytruda ProtocolBack on October 4th, 2019 I received my very first dose of Keytruda. For the following two years, I received my infusion...reactions2comments
Hiking with an OstomyThe weather has finally turned chilly and the leaves are putting on their best show of fall colors. With the great outdoors...reactions1comment
Community Views: Did Your Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Surprise You?For many people with bladder cancer, the path to diagnosis and treatment does not always follow a straight line. Many people have...reactions2comments
The Drag and Delay to a Bladder Cancer DiagnosisFrom weeks to months to years, each bladder cancer diagnosis is unique. It feels like a long slog, regardless of the length...reactions7comments
Managing Bladder Cancer Symptoms and Side EffectsWhen living with bladder cancer, every day can look different. If you are currently in treatment, you might be dealing with side...reactions5comments
Community Views: The Female Bladder Cancer ExperienceLearning you have bladder cancer can change your life in profound ways. You not only have to deal with the unique physical...reactions2comments
Radical Cystectomy and Sex: A Woman's PerspectiveI had a radical cystectomy just over a year ago. Prior to surgery, I was informed that the surgery would involve the...reactions4comments
The "Not So Nice" Things I Wish I'd Known Before My CystectomyBefore my cystectomy, I read every piece of information I was given, over and over. I joined online support group to engage...reactions4comments
Community Views: The Struggles of a Bladder Cancer DiagnosisBladder cancer is a type of cancer that not many people discuss or even know much about. As such, there is a...reactions10comments
Secondhand Smoke and Bladder Cancer: What’s the Connection?The relationship between bladder cancer and smoking has typically been investigated and tied to the smoking history of the patient. But there...reactions7comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemBy now, I assume almost everyone with a TV has seen those commercials with the tagline "SHINGLES CAN BE WHAT?!" I certainly...reactionscomments
Role ReversalMrs. had her mammogram this week. Thankfully all is well, and she is in fine health. For me, it was a bit...reactions2comments
Community Views: Your Bladder Cancer VictoriesLiving with bladder cancer is never easy. But, thankfully, there can be wins and milestones worth celebrating along the way. As last...reactions1comment
Who Needs Sleep? Not My NeobladderI know when I was first diagnosed 8 years ago with bladder cancer, I hit the interwebs like a piranha on the move in...reactions5comments
The Art of a Phone CallI recently discussed how I could offer support while living overseas. Living abroad and being unable to physically be there during my...reactions4comments
Community Views: Bladder Cancer and Daily LifeThere is no question that a bladder cancer diagnosis changes many aspects of daily life. To learn more about bladder cancer's effect...reactions1comment
Going SoloCOVID changed how so many hospitals, cancer centers, patients, and their families have to approach treatment and procedures. A year and a...reactionscomments
Chemotherapy and SexGoing through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically – there is no way around it. When you get started, you will...reactions1comment
